Sometimes, the simplest question can be the most difficult. How many times have you been asked the following question?

“So, tell me a little about yourself.”

I've always been an advocate of getting the most difficult things out of the way first. So to help you prepare for job interview questions, I feel compelled to deal with this, the absolute favorite question of all interviewers (okay, so it's not really a question!) and the least favorite of most candidates. This little inquiry puts you on the spot in a way no other question can. It turns up the spotlight and your pulse and makes your throat go dry... especially if you are unprepared for it.

However, if you prepare, it gives you the opportunity to show interviewers the four traits they are looking for most in job candidates: enthusiasm, confidence, dependability, and intelligence.

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Author's Bio: 

As the President and Career Doctor at ILostMyJob.com, LLC, Robert Shindell invests his work with more than 10 years of experience in education, human resources management, and other areas of business. Through ILostMyJob.com, LLC, Career Doctor Robert Shindell maintains a broad database of information and rich media content to steer motivated job seekers in the right direction. An indispensable resource for recent college graduates, laid-off employees, or anyone else searching for work in a difficult economy and highly selective job market, ILostMyJob.com has grown into one of the most comprehensive free advisory services on the Web--a testament to the tireless efforts of Robert Shindell.

Since November 2008, Robert Shindell has served at ILostMyJob.com, a website which consists of videos and articles aimed at job seekers of all stripes and occupational specialties, providing specific recommendations for winning applications, resumes, interviews, references, and much more. Writing such point-driven articles as “Top Tips for Job Hunters: Questions to Get the Job,” “Can You Talk About Yourself,” and “Never Have Interview Butterflies Again,” Robert Shindell and the team at ILostMyJob.com, LLC offer a wealth of experience regarding proven methods to impress potential employers. With a focus on the occupational needs of mid-career job seekers, Robert Shindell also shares his expertise through “Dealing With the Stress of Career Transition,” “5 Tips for Going Back to School as an Adult,” and “Getting Your Finances in Order,” among other detailed articles.

In addition, Robert Shindell and his colleagues at ILostMyJob.com regularly make podcasts and videos to help job hunters in an interactive, targeted format, including the Career Doctor’s Tuesday Tips. To read more about Robert Shindell and the free services of ILostMyJob.com, visit the company website at ilostmyjob.com.